How far is Palmetto, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Palmetto, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.39 mi
03h 18m
Flight
182.28 mi
293.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.28 mi
Kilometers
293.35 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.39 mi
Kilometers
369.17 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Palmetto
Wed, May 13, 12:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmetto
2026-05-12T17:44
Arrive Hollywood
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmetto
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bonita Springs
FL

A city in Lee County, Florida.

From Palmetto
114.4 mi
01h 39m
To Hollywood
115 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Street West

    58 m · 34 sec · 10th Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Street West

    2.7 mi · 5 min · 10th Street West

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmetto and Hollywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
206 mi · 90%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 5%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 2%
10th Street West
4.1 mi · 2%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
SR 820
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
182.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
01h 39m from Palmetto
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmetto and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmetto to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.4 miles from Palmetto and 115 miles from Hollywood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.56 one way or $67.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmetto and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bonita Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonita Springs.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

40 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

80 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 182.28 mi (293.35 km).

Palmetto

#1 Palmetto

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States

Population13,796
Coordinates27.5214300, -82.5723200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.572366, 27.521403)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.64 L · about $33.56
Round trip
$67.11
16.18 gal · 61.28 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.56 $67.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.18 $74.36
Premium $4.90 $39.61 $79.22
Diesel $4.35 $35.19 $70.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmetto and Hollywood. The current time is 17:44:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.